Research posts

Hi Tech Awards

Looking forward to the NZ Hi-Tech Awards this month! “Describing their storytelling technology as ‘immersive’ and ‘experiential’, Kiwa Digital is passionate about inspiring rangatahi (youth) and indigenous cultures to discover the links between language and code, to make the tech industry more relatable. “ Hi Tech Award Judges We are honoured to be a finalist … Continue Reading →

Te Kūaha

Kia ora!Welcome to Te Kūaha, your go-to resource for Māori language and protocol. In April, the University of Auckland launched its University Language Plan for the Revitalisation of te reo Māori. Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, Professor Cindy Kiro, told a Zoom meeting of staff that the Language Plan is “our plan and I’m asking your full … Continue Reading →

Support for gifted learners

New Zealand’s Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin has announced a million dollar package of support for gifted education. The Minister said restoring support and funding for gifted education is a priority. It is estimated that up to 40,000 learners are gifted in New Zealand. The new package will support gifted learners and those with exceptional … Continue Reading →

Official launch of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages

The 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages was officially launched in Paris today (Monday, 28 January 2019 – 3:00pm ) The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages in order to raise global attention on the critical risks confronting indigenous language and its significance for sustainable development, reconciliation, good … Continue Reading →

Future Oriented Education -a four year study

While Hobsonville Point Secondary School (HPSS) was being built, ready for opening in 2014, a group of leaders designed its curriculum. Beginning with a blank canvas, they devised a learning design model suitable for 21st century students and aiming to produce critical thinkers and empowered, life-long learners. For its first four years, Dr Noeline Wright from … Continue Reading →

The Language Technology Landscape

Leading global researcher Nimdzi Insights LLC has just unveiled a Language Technology Atlas that maps the tools available for companies operating in the language services industry. The infographic Nimdzi Language Technology Landscape provides a useful view into the relevant technologies available in this booming industry. The researchers have mapped over 400 different software tools across the categories of Translation Tools, … Continue Reading →

The Language Services Market is booming!

Leading global researcher Nimdzi Insights LLC has published a fascinating insight into the fast-growing Language Services Market. They defined the market broadly as ” translation, transcreation, localization, multilingual desktop publishing (DTP), language quality assurance, linguistic testing, multilingual copywriting, multilingual technical writing, language project management, interpreting, video remote interpreting, telephone interpreting, linguist verification and staffing, media localization, … Continue Reading →

Top predictions for the app economy in 2018

2018 will mark the 10-year anniversary for both the Apple App Store and Android Market. Since their launches, mobile apps have impacted society at an astounding pace and scale. Over nearly a decade, the app economy has matured in a number of ways: By the end of October 2017, the iOS App Store and Google … Continue Reading →

Science Fiction or Reality?

The rapidly changing technology landscape is accelerating digital transformation within the staff and classroom. Even though new technologies like artificial intelligence, bots and virtual learning assistants may feel still feel like science fiction for many, they will soon be as familiar as using iPads or connecting with students in a video meeting room. We need … Continue Reading →